Department of Labor: 5yearpub

Connecticut’s Industries and Occupations
Forecast 2007
January 2005
Acknowledgement
This report was produced by John Tirinzonie, State Labor Economist and Brandon T. Hooker, M.P.A., Research Analyst for the Connecticut
Department of Labor. Special thanks to the Occupational Employment Statistics Unit, Office of Research, as well as the Department of Labor’s
Printing Services for their help in compiling this report.
This report is part of a more inclusive ten-year forecast, The Connecticut Forecast: 2002 to 2012, which contains additional information on
industries and occupational employment. More detailed information on industries and occupational employment is available through our Web site
at www.ctdol.state.ct.us or by calling the Job Development Unit at (860) 263-6280.
Definitions
PERCENT CHANGE – Percent change refers to the percent growth EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED – The minimum general
or decline in an occupation throughout the five-year period. education or training required for an individual to be employed in an
occupation. The code presented on each table is as follows:
ANNUAL NET CHANGE – The net difference of employment
between 2002 and 2007 annualized, reflecting expected growth or 1- First Professional Degree
2- Doctoral Degree
decline in an occupation.
3- Master’s Degree
4- Work Experience Plus Bachelor’s Or Higher Degree
TOTAL ANNUAL OPENINGS – Refers to the sum for each 5- Bachelor’s Degree
occupation of Annual Growth plus the expected number of Annual 6- Associate Degree
7- Postsecondary Vocational Training
Replacements.
8- Work Experience In A Related Occupation
9- Long-Term On-The-Job Training
AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE – Average yearly wage for 2004 based 10- Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training
on data collected from Connecticut employers through the 11- Short-Term On-The-Job Training
Occupational Employment Statistics Survey. Regional wage data is
also available on the Internet at www.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements/Definitions……………………….……………………………………………………………………..i
Executive Summary...………………………………….………………………………………………………………….…..1
Connecticut Industry Forecast (Table).……………………………………………………………………………….…...7
Connecticut Occupational Forecast………………………...………………………………………………....…………..8
Occupations Sorted By Minimum Education Or Training Requirement…..……….…………………..……….….18
Occupations Sorted By Annual Net Change…………………………………………………………………………….22
Occupations Sorted By Percent Change………………………………………………………………………………...24
Occupations Sorted By Total Annual Openings………...…………………….…………………………..…………...26

Executive Summary business construction employment 10%
higher over the five-year period. For job
T
otal employment in Connecticut is forecasted to increase seekers interested in building
by nearly 68,000 jobs over the next five years, construction, the increase will open up
representing a 3.9 percent increase between 2002 and new opportunities in the areas of
2007. This nominal job growth is expected since the state’s administrative support, carpentry, and
economy is recovering at a slower pace than that of the management. The Specialty Trade
national macroeconomy. As the United States economy picks Contractor sector will also create over
up steam, our state’s economy should also react favorably by 2,000 new jobs, as the demand for
attracting new, out-of-state employers, creating and expanding additions, alterations, and repairs to
local businesses, and, most importantly, creating jobs. The constructed buildings continues to grow.
following summaries reflect the employment expectations from The new jobs will be concentrated in
the 2002-2007 industry and occupational forecasts. occupations pertaining to electrical
work, painting, plumbing, and roofing.
Utilities
Manufacturing
Employment in the Utilities industry is projected to decline by
four percent over the next five years. Legislation aimed at Over the next five years, five percent of
opening up a segment of the electricity market to competition Connecticut’s employment in the
and financial acquisitions will disproportionately affect the Manufacturing industry will be phased
Electric Power Generation industry, down 500 jobs by 2007. out for a number of reasons including
Nominal employment gains are expected in the Natural Gas rising production costs and/or the
Distribution and Water Systems industries. Within these utilization of modern equipment. A
industries will be opportunities for job seekers interested in the majority of these lost manufacturing jobs
heating and air conditioning mechanic and water treatment will be concentrated in the Fabricated
plant operator fields. Metal Products, Computer and
Electronic Products, Machinery, and
Construction Transportation Equipment sectors; each
is forecasted to reduce its workforce by
1,000 jobs. The state’s diversification
The Construction industry is projected to add over 2,800 new
across the manufacturing industry will
jobs from 2002-2007. The national housing boom is reflected
aid short-term job creation and provide a
in the steady rise of new housing permits across the state. The
base for future growth beyond 2007.
increased demand for housing will help push residential
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The Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry should grow as a and Taxi Transportation sectors. CDL-
result of corporate mergers, increased investment towards holding school bus drivers will find the
research and development, and the generation of product spin- most jobs in private businesses that
offs. Another highpoint of diversification is shown in the slowly contract with local school boards and
emerging fuel cell sector, where Connecticut is home to one- heavy delivery truck drivers will also find
third of all U.S. jobs in this field. opportunities in wholesale distribution
centers across the state. Forecasted
Trade: Retail and Wholesale declines in transportation employment
are focused in the railroad services
The Trade (Retail and Wholesale) industry is forecasted to sector. This sector’s employment
create over 10,000 new jobs by the close of 2007. To keep outlook has been adversely affected by
pace with increased consumer demand, wholesalers increased competition from other
conducting business in the Construction Materials, Electronic transportation mediums (i.e., airliners
Brokering, and Grocery sectors will create the most jobs over and cargo ships), the overall rise in fuel
the five-year period. From 2002-2007, the Retail Trade expenditures, and an increase in
industry will increase its workforce by nearly five percent, an technology. This technology has served
employment gain of over 9,000 jobs. Toward the end of 2004, as a cost-effective means of increasing
national consumer confidence began to rebound, a positive productivity, but contributed to the
economic indication that consumers planned to purchase a overall decline of low-skill occupations
number of retail goods (automobiles, televisions, etc.) within within the industry.
the first six months of 2005. Employers in the Automobile
Dealers, Building Supply, Furniture Stores, and Grocery Store Information
sectors are projected to create over 500 new jobs in response
to the present and/or future demands for their products. The Information industry is projected to
Consistent increases in the consumer confidence index will aid increase its workforce by over six
job creation for the remainder of the forecast period. percent from 2002-2007. Most of this
industry’s employment gains will occur
Transportation and Warehousing at the tail end of this forecast period.
Nominal job growth and/or losses will
The five-year forecast anticipates the creation of nearly 1,900 occur within the sectors of this industry
new jobs in the Transportation and Warehousing industry by through 2006, as employers streamline
the end of 2007. Overall industrial growth will be spurred by their workforces as a means of “doing
increases in the Freight, Employee and School Bus, Limousine more with less.” Yet, the industry’s

employment base should begin to expand by 2007, as a result Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
of increased consumer demand, the need to replace workers
eligible for retirement, and an increase in capital investment. The Real Estate and Rental and
Industries most greatly affected by this positive growth include Leasing industry is forecasted to create
the cable distribution, radio and television broadcasting, and nearly 300 jobs, a 1.5 percent increase
subscription programming sectors, each providing over 400 over the next five years. Real Estate
new jobs. employers are often hesitant to increase
their labor expenditures because of the
Finance and Insurance 36% sales drop in the 1988-89 housing
market and the overall losses they
The Finance and Insurance industries will show nominal incurred as a result of over-investment.
employment gains as 2004 closes and will post stronger results Even though few job opportunities are
by 2007. The implementation of federal tax cuts, the Federal projected, employers within the
Reserve Board’s lowering and controlled raising of the federal Automotive Equipment Rental and
funds rate, and a lower-valued U.S. currency helped to create Lessors of Real Estate sectors will be
an economic environment receptive to the acquisition of human looking to increase their staffing levels
capital (i.e., jobs). Most of the new job opportunities within the through 2007. Growth within the
finance industry will be housed in the Securities and Automotive Equipment Rental sector will
Commodities Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage sector, be aided by an increased number of
creating over 400 jobs annually. There will also be a strong airline passengers, six million in 2003,
industrial demand for job seekers with experience providing utilizing Bradley International Airport’s
investment advice, managing portfolios, and/or buying and rental car services. This growth
selling financial contracts. Connecticut’s insurance carriers will appears viable, less a tragic event (i.e.,
look to hire more new workers, as a result of improved September 11, 2001), because of the
quarterly profit margins. These additional workers will airport’s short distance from major cities,
enhance the carriers’ ability to provide quality service to their increased consumer confidence in
increasing customer bases. The Insurance Carrier and the airline safety, and a newly completed
Employee Benefit Funds sectors will create over 200 jobs from central terminal featuring new stores
2002-2007. and restaurants. General Rental
Centers and Industrial Machinery
Leasing businesses will be looking to
add service professionals with varying

educational backgrounds and work experience through 2007 nontraditional methods. The state’s
as well. Colleges, Universities, and Professional
Schools sector will create over 1,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services new jobs to keep pace with a growing
student demand for advanced degrees
The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry’s and technical training. Technical and
employment base is forecasted to move over eight percent trade schools will also look to hire
higher, as the demand for customized, technical service rises education professionals to
in Connecticut. The Accounting and Tax Preparation, accommodate students interested in a
Architectural Engineering, and Computer Systems sectors are trade (electrician, plumber, etc.).
forecasted to increase their respective workforces seven
percent by the close of 2007, a gain of over 700 new jobs in Healthcare and Social Assistance
each sector. Employers within these sectors will be looking to
hire professionals with extensive experience using accounting The Healthcare and Social Assistance
software and interpreting tax legislation (Accounting and Tax industry is forecasted to produce nearly
Preparation), applying computer aided drafting data and 15,000 new jobs from 2002-2007. The
engineering principles (Architectural Engineering), and growing demand for healthcare is
providing computer support and network security to small and evident, as 13.8% (470,183) of
large businesses (Computer Systems). Connecticut’s population consists of
persons aged 65 and over, representing
Educational Services a growing share of total population.
Healthcare employers in the Community
The Educational Services industry has always provided the Care Facilities for the Elderly, General
foundation for economic growth within the state and is Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and
positioned to grow over five percent through 2007. The Individual and Family Services are
elementary and secondary school sector is forecasted to forecasted to offer the most new jobs
increase by five percent to accommodate the rise in student within the industry. This job creation will
enrollment and the replacement of retiring teachers. This rise be necessary to keep pace with the rise
is represented in the reported 2.7% (+15,000 students) rise in in our state’s elderly population in the
Connecticut public school enrollment from October 2000 to near future. By 2007, the Community
October 2003. Within this sector, the demand for special Care Facilities for the Elderly industry
education professionals continues to rise, as school systems will have generated over 1,000 jobs;
look to meet the needs of children who can learn only through Individual and Family Services, 4,000;

and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, 1,900. lodging accommodations for tourists.
Occupations ranging from food service
managers to hotel desk clerks will be in
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation demand as this industry continues its
expansion through 2007.
An 11% increase is forecasted for the state’s highly diversified
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry through 2007. Other Services
This industry includes attractions ranging from amusement
parks and museums to the performing arts and gambling From 2002 to 2007, look for the Other
establishments. In 2003, the Connecticut Office of Tourism Services industry to produce over 1,500
reported that the state took in 9.2 billion dollars as a result of new jobs in the areas of automotive
tourism; 34% of that total was generated in the southeastern repair, personal services, and religious
portion of the state. Of the 5,000 new jobs created, over 50% organizations. The Automotive Repair
of them will be derived from the Gambling sector. The and Maintenance sector will look to add
Amusement Park, Museum, and Performing Arts sectors are nearly 500 new jobs (mostly in the
also forecasted to increase their respective workforces by at automotive technician field) to cope with
least five percent by the close of 2007. an aging workforce and the influx of
domestic and foreign automobiles that
Accommodation and Food Services require specialized training to repair.
Increases in personal income may help
The Accommodation and Food Services industry is projected to foster employment growth within the
to expand to nearly 107,000 workers by 2007, a 7.5% rise over Personal Care Services sector over the
five years. The growth in this industry will be due, in part, to next five years as well. Religious
the financial success of Connecticut’s tourism industry and a organizations are also forecasted to
rise in personal income. Over 1,000 new jobs will be created create more jobs through new federal
by the Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Eating funding initiatives that promote the role
Places, and the Traveler Accommodation sectors from 2002- of religious and community
2007. The economic developments at Adriaen’s Landing in organizations in providing social
Hartford will contribute greatly to the creation of jobs within the services (counseling, educational
beforementioned sectors. Financial investments on Front training, etc.).
Street will provide more dining and entertainment possibilities
to visitors, and improvements to the Hilton Hotel and the
development of the Marriott Hotel will provide enhanced

Government: Federal, State, and Local
Government employment, on the whole, will add nearly 1,500

new jobs to the state’s workforce, but hiring will differ amongst
each level of government. The federal government’s hiring
intentions are expected to remain flat through 2007, as a result
of major financial expenditures (directed toward Medicare,
Social Security, wars in Afganistan/Iraq, etc.) and legislation
that opens the door to private sector competition in the granting
of federal contracts. Connecticut’s government employment is
set to rise as a result of the demand for state services and the
replacement of retired employees. From 2002-2007, over 500
new jobs will be created to meet the growing needs of
Connecticut’s citizenry. Local government, the largest
employer of government workers within the state, is forecasted
to gain the most jobs by the close of 2007. This sector is
forecasted to increase its employment base by over 1,000
workers, who will work in the areas of administrative support
(clerical, management, etc.), education (teachers, janitors,
etc.), and protective services (firefighters, police officers, etc.).

Connecticut Industrial Forecast
CHANGE
EMPLOYMENT
INDUSTRY TITLE 2002-2007
2002 2007 NET PERCENT
Total, All Industries 1,755,950 1,823,770 67,820 3.9%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 6,870 6,900 30 0.4%
Mining 700 670 -30 -4.3%
Utilities 9,030 8,610 -420 -4.7%
Construction 63,390 66,200 2,810 4.4%
Manufacturing 211,370 200,640 -10,730 -5.1%
Wholesale Trade 65,710 68,650 2,940 4.5%
Retail Trade 195,050 204,450 9,400 4.8%
Transportation and Warehousing 39,810 41,690 1,880 4.7%
Information 40,590 43,090 2,500 6.2%
Finance and Insurance 122,430 126,660 4,230 3.5%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 20,590 20,890 300 1.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 91,420 99,180 7,760 8.5%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 27,390 28,590 1,200 4.4%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Service 83,180 89,160 5,980 7.2%
Educational Services 149,160 156,860 7,700 5.2%
Health Care and Social Assistance 216,530 231,140 14,610 6.7%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 43,130 48,240 5,110 11.8%
Accomodation and Food Service 99,320 106,800 7,480 7.5%
Other Services 55,790 57,570 1,780 3.2%
Government 108,640 110,090 1,450 1.3%

Occupational Forecast 2007
Connecticut
Occupational
Forecast
Connecticut Occupational Forecast
Employment for the Years 2002 and 2007
ANNUAL TOTAL AVERAGE EDUC./
2002* 2007* PERCENT
Occupational Title NET ANNUAL ANNUAL TRAIN.
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
CHANGE OPENINGS SALARY CODE
Total, All Occupations 1,755,950 1,823,770 3.9% 13,565 55,328
Management Occupations 94,870 100,200 5.6% 1,067 2,628
Chief Executives 3,040 3,260 7.2% 44 95 $177,778 4
General and Operations Managers 20,120 21,110 5.0% 200 536 $125,154 4
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,020 1,110 9.5% 19 36 $89,502 4
Marketing Managers 2,830 2,960 4.8% 27 74 $110,906 4
Sales Managers 4,400 4,880 11.0% 96 169 $114,899 4
Public Relations Managers 840 890 6.7% 11 24 $93,246 4
Administrative Services Managers 3,210 3,370 4.8% 31 86 $79,310 4
Computer and Information Systems Managers 4,480 4,980 11.1% 100 171 $111,779 4
Financial Managers 10,120 10,670 5.4% 109 231 $111,946 4
Human Resources Managers 2,770 2,930 5.6% 31 69 $93,725 4
Industrial Production Managers 2,980 2,940 -1.4% -9 51 $92,747 5
Purchasing Managers 1,140 1,110 -2.2% -5 22 $85,634 4
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,150 1,220 6.2% 14 34 $89,482 8
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 1,150 1,150 -0.3% -1 19 $65,645 4
Construction Managers 3,410 3,620 6.1% 42 96 $85,987 5
Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 750 790 5.2% 8 24 $50,419 4
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary Schoo 2,750 2,930 6.5% 36 96 $94,880 4
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,740 1,840 5.6% 20 58 $98,072 4
Engineering Managers 3,480 3,560 2.2% 15 78 $103,979 4
Food Service Managers 3,690 3,900 5.8% 43 98 $49,546 8
Medical and Health Services Managers 3,600 3,880 7.5% 54 115 $91,042 4
Natural Sciences Managers 910 1,000 9.0% 16 32 $126,859 4
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 2,370 2,530 6.6% 31 72 $67,142 5
Social and Community Service Managers 2,660 2,970 11.5% 61 106 $59,301 5
Managers, All Other 8,690 9,000 3.6% 62 213 $85,883 8
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 88,680 94,620 6.7% 1,188 2,580
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,580 2,570 -0.4% -2 67 $59,613 8
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 3,800 3,840 1.0% 8 96 $54,184 8
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5,520 5,730 3.7% 40 100 $50,274 9
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,300 2,410 4.5% 21 70 ** 9
Cost Estimators 2,540 2,640 3.9% 20 72 $60,632 8
Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,610 2,790 6.7% 35 69 $53,414 5
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,630 1,780 8.8% 29 50 $54,558 5
Training and Development Specialists 2,820 3,030 7.4% 42 78 $53,061 5
Management Analysts 11,470 12,460 8.6% 198 334 $80,184 4
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 10,230 11,150 9.0% 184 335 $58,261 5
Accountants and Auditors 20,050 21,290 6.2% 248 597 $65,541 5
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,210 1,280 5.8% 14 38 $53,435 7
Budget Analysts 990 1,030 3.7% 7 22 $63,315 5

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Credit Analysts 1,420 1,540 8.2% 23 43 $68,224 5
Financial Analysts 5,660 6,100 7.7% 87 161 $103,022 5
Personal Financial Advisors 2,490 3,050 22.4% 112 140 $107,078 5
Insurance Underwriters 3,120 3,210 2.7% 17 69 $64,002 5
Loan Officers 2,440 2,670 9.4% 46 81 $73,029 5
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,420 1,440 1.2% 3 33 $60,216 5
Tax Preparers 870 940 7.8% 14 26 $38,043 10
Financial Specialists, All Other 1,860 1,960 5.6% 21 50 $52,062 5
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 47,250 51,950 9.9% 941 1,523
Computer Programmers 7,770 7,890 1.5% 24 194 $72,509 5
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 6,510 7,390 13.5% 175 227 $74,818 5
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 3,730 4,190 12.4% 93 122 $77,584 5
Computer Support Specialists 7,190 7,720 7.4% 106 182 $45,698 6
Computer Systems Analysts 9,560 10,750 12.5% 238 329 $70,658 5
Database Administrators 2,000 2,340 17.2% 69 86 $64,667 5
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 3,670 4,070 10.7% 79 112 $67,642 5
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 2,740 3,280 19.5% 107 134 $72,051 5
Computer Specialists, All Other 1,460 1,640 12.5% 37 50 $65,000 6
Actuaries 880 900 2.7% 5 41 $99,091 4
Operations Research Analysts 1,050 1,060 0.8% 2 23 $65,166 3
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 40,640 41,416 1.9% 154 1,046
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 1,640 1,890 15.7% 52 68 $65,915 5
Surveyors 600 650 7.3% 9 31 $45,302 5
Aerospace Engineers 3,710 3,740 0.7% 5 95 $73,341 5
Civil Engineers 2,900 3,060 5.6% 33 74 $64,210 5
Electrical Engineers 2,330 2,290 -1.8% -9 42 $71,698 5
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,820 1,820 0.1% 0 33 $76,149 5
Environmental Engineers 780 910 17.2% 27 39 $67,995 5
Industrial Engineers 2,990 2,980 -0.6% -4 68 $66,789 5
Materials Engineers 940 930 -1.4% -3 24 ** 5
Mechanical Engineers 5,710 5,650 -1.2% -14 158 $66,934 5
Engineers, All Other 1,810 1,830 1.0% 4 36 $78,062 5
Architectural and Civil Drafters 830 890 6.6% 11 34 $42,494 7
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 560 550 -2.5% -3 15 $44,782 7
Mechanical Drafters 2,150 2,100 -2.4% -10 59 $46,134 7
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 930 920 -0.4% -1 18 ** 6
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 2,580 2,590 0.3% 1 51 $43,638 6
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 500 510 3.0% 3 13 $37,066 6
Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,040 1,040 -0.1% 0 20 $46,883 6
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,390 1,400 1.1% 3 30 $43,784 6
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 19,390 21,220 9.4% 365 830
Biochemists and Biophysicists 1,310 1,560 18.5% 49 89 ** 2
Microbiologists 840 990 18.0% 30 56 ** 2
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 1,590 1,840 16.2% 52 77 $85,842 2

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Chemists 1,890 2,090 10.6% 40 102 $63,731 5
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 640 700 9.8% 13 22 $59,738 3
Market Research Analysts 2,920 3,120 6.9% 40 116 $75,546 3
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 2,750 3,000 9.1% 50 106 $61,485 2
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 670 720 7.9% 11 24 $58,386 3
Biological Technicians 880 970 10.2% 18 32 $37,856 6
Chemical Technicians 1,090 1,160 6.1% 13 38 $42,661 6
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,260 1,310 4.5% 11 40 $42,286 6
Community and Social Services Occupations 30,710 33,680 9.6% 593 1,125
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,190 1,270 6.7% 16 41 $36,358 3
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 3,120 3,190 2.2% 14 78 $52,478 3
Mental Health Counselors 1,670 1,870 12.0% 40 75 $35,797 3
Rehabilitation Counselors 3,950 4,280 8.3% 65 148 $34,258 3
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 4,760 5,130 7.8% 74 145 $49,816 5
Medical and Public Health Social Workers 2,100 2,380 13.4% 56 88 $47,445 5
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,770 2,050 15.6% 55 82 $45,968 3
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,280 1,350 5.5% 14 34 ** 5
Social and Human Service Assistants 7,760 8,800 13.4% 207 330 $34,445 10
Clergy 580 560 -2.6% -3 12 $46,238 1
Legal Occupations 17,040 17,550 3.0% 103 273
Lawyers 10,620 10,890 2.5% 54 177 $111,634 1
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,620 4,860 5.2% 48 76 $44,886 6
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 111,310 118,360 6.3% 1,410 3,550
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 920 1,030 11.7% 22 41 $75,559 3
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 500 550 10.0% 10 21 ** 3
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 880 970 10.8% 19 38 ** 2
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 2,150 2,400 11.5% 49 96 ** 3
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 680 770 12.8% 17 32 $64,540 3
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 650 720 10.8% 14 28 $64,865 3
Graduate Teaching Assistants 1,110 1,220 10.0% 22 46 ** 5
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 780 820 5.5% 9 25 $41,891 8
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 3,260 3,590 10.1% 66 136 $59,350 2
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 6,770 7,050 4.2% 56 124 $25,896 7
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,830 1,990 8.7% 32 50 $51,794 5
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 18,120 18,830 3.9% 141 495 $52,922 5
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,920 10,040 1.3% 25 218 $54,242 5
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 12,670 13,340 5.4% 136 470 $55,887 5
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,650 1,670 1.3% 4 48 $55,979 4
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Schoo 2,860 3,160 10.5% 60 120 $54,323 5
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,330 1,470 10.5% 28 56 $53,765 5
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,800 1,970 9.3% 33 71 $57,837 5
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 1,010 1,070 6.0% 12 23 $43,181 5
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,990 2,340 17.7% 71 92 $38,854 8
Librarians 2,460 2,500 1.5% 8 58 $53,726 3

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Library Technicians 2,180 2,280 4.7% 21 110 $30,742 11
Instructional Coordinators 1,130 1,230 8.8% 20 35 $62,733 3
Teacher Assistants 22,130 23,490 6.2% 273 658 $23,461 11
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 27,900 30,300 8.6% 481 982
Art Directors 910 920 1.3% 2 21 $77,730 4
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 680 740 8.1% 11 25 $40,851 9
Multi-Media Artists and Animators 700 750 6.6% 9 24 $54,371 5
Commercial and Industrial Designers 1,040 1,120 7.6% 16 28 $73,986 5
Floral Designers 1,010 1,110 10.4% 21 33 $25,854 10
Graphic Designers 3,230 3,390 4.9% 31 70 $44,907 5
Interior Designers 1,070 1,180 10.8% 23 36 $53,893 5
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 910 950 4.4% 8 19 $26,125 10
Producers and Directors 880 1,060 20.3% 36 47 $65,718 4
Coaches and Scouts 1,400 1,500 6.8% 19 44 $41,903 9
Musicians and Singers 830 860 3.7% 6 22 $56,131 9
Announcers 500 550 10.6% 11 23 $38,064 9
News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 980 1,090 10.8% 21 43 $40,498 4
Public Relations Specialists 2,940 3,290 11.8% 69 108 $52,062 5
Editors 2,000 2,150 7.6% 30 75 $56,222 5
Technical Writers 1,000 1,080 7.4% 15 41 $53,518 5
Writers and Authors 1,410 1,570 10.8% 30 53 $57,866 5
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 560 640 12.9% 14 28 $39,187 9
Photographers 1,190 1,220 2.8% 7 28 $35,422 9
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 91,550 97,310 6.2% 1,152 2,682
Chiropractors 520 550 5.0% 5 14 $97,614 1
Dentists 3,030 2,920 -3.7% -22 44 $131,810 1
Dietitians and Nutritionists 530 540 1.5% 2 15 $53,186 5
Optometrists 600 640 7.0% 8 25 $85,259 1
Pharmacists 2,680 2,940 9.5% 51 100 $80,392 1
Anesthesiologists 920 990 7.6% 14 25 $165,651 1
Family and General Practitioners 2,040 2,180 7.0% 28 52 $155,085 1
Internists, General 1,640 1,760 7.3% 24 43 $123,635 1
Obstetricians and Gynecologists 730 780 7.8% 11 20 $178,838 1
Pediatricians, General 650 690 5.4% 7 15 $127,192 1
Psychiatrists 660 680 2.9% 4 12 $144,144 1
Surgeons 1,200 1,290 7.6% 18 32 $175,219 1
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 1,530 1,590 3.9% 12 30 $145,434 1
Physician Assistants 800 940 17.3% 28 39 $73,091 5
Registered Nurses 31,360 33,550 7.0% 438 1,018 $57,283 6
Occupational Therapists 1,290 1,400 8.6% 22 38 $59,134 5
Physical Therapists 3,070 3,310 7.8% 48 71 $66,269 3
Radiation Therapists 730 860 17.4% 25 40 $51,293 6
Recreational Therapists 880 850 -2.5% -4 19 $40,206 5
Respiratory Therapists 1,140 1,270 12.1% 28 63 $48,422 6

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,440 1,540 7.3% 21 56 $62,192 3
Veterinarians 900 920 3.1% 6 26 $82,701 1
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 1,030 1,130 9.3% 19 39 $125,674 5
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,110 2,170 2.8% 12 67 $50,939 5
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,300 1,340 2.8% 7 41 $41,475 6
Dental Hygienists 3,080 3,460 12.1% 74 95 $58,760 6
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 610 680 11.8% 14 25 $50,170 6
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 550 590 6.9% 8 17 $61,610 6
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 2,950 3,140 6.6% 39 88 $47,278 6
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,790 2,950 5.7% 32 59 $30,826 7
Pharmacy Technicians 2,480 2,720 10.0% 49 78 $26,416 10
Psychiatric Technicians 1,520 1,470 -2.9% -9 18 ** 10
Surgical Technologists 830 910 8.6% 14 24 $39,125 7
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,000 1,100 9.1% 18 30 $28,579 6
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7,440 7,540 1.3% 20 170 $45,594 7
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,370 1,550 13.4% 37 54 $31,762 6
Opticians, Dispensing 900 930 3.1% 6 20 $43,701 9
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 690 710 3.0% 4 18 $55,328 5
Healthcare Support Occupations 49,560 52,870 6.6% 660 1,370
Home Health Aides 9,630 10,400 8.0% 154 268 $24,814 11
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 23,910 24,510 2.5% 121 404 $26,853 11
Physical Therapist Assistants 550 610 12.0% 13 22 $37,232 6
Physical Therapist Aides 600 690 14.7% 18 27 $25,522 11
Massage Therapists 580 630 8.4% 10 22 $43,659 7
Dental Assistants 3,460 3,880 12.1% 83 175 $34,050 10
Medical Assistants 4,660 5,630 20.8% 194 277 $30,014 10
Medical Transcriptionists 1,000 1,080 8.2% 16 34 $34,195 7
Pharmacy Aides 960 1,010 5.5% 11 28 $20,634 11
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 910 940 3.2% 6 22 $23,296 11
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 2,240 2,370 5.6% 25 65 $29,910 11
Protective Service Occupations 37,660 40,070 6.3% 481 1,611
Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 600 640 6.8% 8 24 ** 8
Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 1,640 1,720 4.9% 16 64 $65,666 8
Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 700 740 5.7% 8 35 $65,707 8
Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 700 730 5.3% 7 24 $42,931 8
Fire Fighters 3,770 4,030 6.8% 51 151 $48,069 9
Correctional Officers and Jailers 4,630 5,120 10.7% 99 190 ** 10
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,030 1,110 7.8% 16 42 $57,200 8
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 7,240 7,860 8.6% 124 300 $49,837 9
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 670 770 14.9% 20 36 ** 10
Security Guards 11,860 12,320 3.9% 92 367 $22,963 11
Crossing Guards 1,590 1,650 3.6% 11 64 $24,523 11
Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,290 2,410 5.3% 24 270 $24,502 11
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 114,070 120,970 6.0% 1,380 6,787

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Chefs and Head Cooks 3,090 3,320 7.4% 46 159 $39,478 8
Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 8,140 8,610 5.8% 94 304 $33,675 8
Cooks, Fast Food 4,870 4,940 1.5% 15 208 $19,053 11
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 4,840 4,730 -2.3% -23 192 $27,352 10
Cooks, Restaurant 6,350 6,850 7.7% 98 351 $24,627 9
Cooks, Short Order 1,820 1,860 2.1% 8 80 $22,443 11
Food Preparation Workers 13,860 14,770 6.6% 182 533 $21,237 11
Bartenders 6,240 6,410 2.6% 32 273 $18,554 11
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 17,660 19,140 8.4% 297 1,259 $18,866 11
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 6,010 6,340 5.4% 65 697 $17,659 11
Waiters and Waitresses 25,910 28,000 8.1% 418 1,931 $18,034 11
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 2,850 2,880 1.1% 6 131 $20,613 11
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 3,330 3,570 7.2% 48 198 $17,805 11
Dishwashers 5,490 5,630 2.4% 27 288 $18,658 11
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 2,440 2,640 8.4% 41 132 $18,138 11
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 1,100 1,230 11.7% 26 70 $21,736 11
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 66,050 69,970 5.9% 785 2,087
Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 2,730 2,860 4.9% 27 88 $39,520 8
Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,770 1,910 8.0% 28 43 $49,878 8
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 31,290 32,870 5.0% 316 904 $23,899 11
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 13,570 14,300 5.4% 147 425 $20,592 11
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 14,510 15,720 8.4% 243 559 $26,395 11
Tree Trimmers and Pruners 590 630 7.1% 8 21 $32,677 11
Personal Care and Service Occupations 60,820 65,470 7.6% 929 2,330
Gaming Supervisors 660 750 13.5% 18 31 ** 8
Slot Key Persons 530 590 13.0% 14 24 ** 7
Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 2,570 2,610 1.7% 9 71 $43,514 8
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,740 1,860 6.9% 24 64 $21,819 11
Gaming Dealers 3,590 4,150 15.7% 113 264 ** 7
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 930 980 5.5% 10 89 $17,680 11
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 2,170 2,520 16.2% 70 149 $20,218 11
Barbers 1,370 1,370 0.2% 1 39 $26,125 7
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10,050 10,250 2.0% 40 221 $26,104 7
Manicurists and Pedicurists 1,710 1,810 5.6% 19 50 $23,546 7
Shampooers 530 540 2.5% 3 12 $19,074 11
Skin Care Specialists 680 710 4.3% 6 18 $25,834 7
Tour Guides and Escorts 600 640 6.5% 8 24 $18,928 10
Child Care Workers 13,410 13,780 2.8% 74 303 $20,675 11
Personal and Home Care Aides 5,520 6,660 20.7% 228 312 $21,611 11
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3,690 4,270 15.7% 116 198 $39,832 7
Recreation Workers 6,370 6,810 7.0% 89 231 $26,000 5
Residential Advisors 560 610 8.4% 9 21 $29,453 10
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 730 760 3.8% 6 23 ** 11
Sales and Related Occupations 199,550 208,890 4.6% 1,867 9,213

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 18,810 19,810 5.3% 200 508 $43,098 8
Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 9,340 9,490 1.6% 30 190 $77,522 8
Cashiers 47,220 49,550 4.9% 465 3,520 $18,866 11
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 1,410 1,630 16.2% 46 136 ** 11
Counter and Rental Clerks 4,210 4,410 4.8% 40 236 $23,442 11
Parts Salespersons 2,290 2,290 0.0% 0 70 $30,056 10
Retail Salespersons 51,560 54,100 4.9% 509 2,585 $25,750 11
Advertising Sales Agents 2,490 2,690 8.0% 40 85 $61,547 10
Insurance Sales Agents 7,910 8,000 1.0% 17 197 $65,354 5
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 6,790 7,810 15.1% 205 273 $129,667 5
Travel Agents 1,870 1,690 -9.6% -36 40 $33,259 7
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 7,020 7,260 3.5% 50 231 $79,747 10
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 21,000 22,260 6.0% 253 796 ** 10
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 790 860 9.4% 15 32 $32,198 10
Real Estate Brokers 1,290 1,290 -0.2% -1 24 $68,640 8
Real Estate Sales Agents 2,350 2,390 2.0% 10 53 $67,829 7
Sales Engineers 1,590 1,620 1.6% 5 51 $78,603 5
Telemarketers 5,250 4,970 -5.2% -55 82 $24,690 11
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 620 630 1.6% 2 17 $31,429 11
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 5,750 6,120 6.4% 74 179 $59,238 10
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 305,350 303,330 -0.7% -404 6,970
Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 19,330 19,180 -0.8% -29 376 $48,422 8
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 2,930 2,850 -2.7% -16 76 $26,000 11
Telephone Operators 1,210 850 -29.6% -72 32 ** 11
Bill and Account Collectors 4,340 4,690 7.9% 69 146 $33,218 11
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 7,040 7,030 -0.2% -3 111 $32,344 10
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 28,100 27,670 -1.5% -84 495 $35,173 10
Gaming Cage Workers 550 600 9.8% 11 46 ** 11
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,560 2,540 -0.9% -5 64 $35,859 10
Procurement Clerks 1,080 1,020 -5.4% -12 27 $33,218 11
Tellers 5,890 5,920 0.5% 6 341 $25,022 11
Brokerage Clerks 1,460 1,460 0.5% 1 19 $42,702 10
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,490 1,530 2.5% 7 39 ** 11
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 590 550 -6.6% -8 11 $33,384 11
Customer Service Representatives 29,910 31,700 6.0% 359 790 $32,864 10
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1,010 930 -8.8% -18 25 ** 10
File Clerks 3,030 2,900 -4.3% -26 91 $22,922 11
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,260 1,520 20.5% 52 115 $20,904 11
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 2,210 2,390 7.9% 35 91 $25,896 11
Library Assistants, Clerical 1,400 1,510 7.8% 22 86 $23,234 11
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 1,450 1,330 -8.3% -24 18 $31,283 11
Order Clerks 4,160 3,860 -7.2% -60 95 $28,995 11
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 2,070 2,170 4.7% 20 62 $36,733 11
Receptionists and Information Clerks 13,810 14,900 7.9% 218 573 $25,792 11

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 1,470 1,510 2.7% 8 47 ** 11
Cargo and Freight Agents 520 570 9.2% 10 21 $50,211 10
Couriers and Messengers 1,130 1,040 -7.8% -18 27 $24,731 11
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 1,200 1,240 3.5% 8 33 $34,486 10
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,960 2,030 3.8% 15 55 $33,259 10
Postal Service Clerks 1,390 1,360 -2.2% -6 33 $39,853 11
Postal Service Mail Carriers 4,980 4,870 -2.3% -23 146 $40,061 11
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 3,410 3,170 -7.2% -49 82 $38,355 11
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 4,480 4,520 0.9% 8 111 $40,082 11
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 9,490 9,160 -3.5% -66 188 $28,475 11
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 20,670 19,840 -4.0% -165 1,032 $23,504 11
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 550 560 2.4% 3 17 $30,514 11
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 22,140 22,130 0.0% -1 386 $41,122 10
Legal Secretaries 3,030 3,040 0.4% 2 55 $38,147 7
Medical Secretaries 5,510 5,660 2.7% 30 126 $31,824 7
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 27,430 26,100 -4.8% -266 478 $31,886 10
Computer Operators 1,980 1,770 -10.7% -42 41 $35,006 10
Data Entry Keyers 3,910 3,580 -8.5% -66 94 $27,914 10
Word Processors and Typists 2,520 2,030 -19.8% -100 55 $29,994 10
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 6,380 6,250 -2.0% -26 95 $35,131 10
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 2,270 2,120 -6.7% -30 71 $25,771 11
Office Clerks, General 32,260 32,360 0.3% 21 738 $27,602 11
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,720 1,610 -6.7% -23 44 $25,875 11
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 5,960 6,050 1.5% 18 192
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 790 810 2.0% 3 24 ** 8
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 3,440 3,470 0.9% 6 112 $19,053 11
Construction and Extraction Occupations 66,770 70,150 5.0% 676 1,904
Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 5,110 5,390 5.4% 55 130 $63,128 8
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 1,280 1,350 5.5% 14 31 $54,621 9
Carpenters 11,680 12,330 5.6% 130 301 $42,994 9
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 570 630 9.3% 11 21 $40,331 10
Construction Laborers 6,900 7,120 3.2% 45 130 $35,027 10
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 2,890 2,960 2.7% 16 88 $47,507 10
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1,250 1,340 7.5% 19 44 $50,066 10
Electricians 8,260 8,800 6.5% 107 260 $46,675 9
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 4,060 4,290 5.5% 45 101 $36,109 10
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 5,870 6,150 4.8% 56 185 $46,363 9
Roofers 1,280 1,400 9.1% 23 51 $37,627 10
Sheet Metal Workers 2,730 2,710 -0.8% -4 64 $41,954 10
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 670 670 1.0% 1 29 $35,714 11
Helpers--Carpenters 890 960 8.3% 15 51 $26,354 11
Helpers--Electricians 570 590 3.3% 4 27 $27,789 11
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 550 550 0.4% 0 23 $26,416 11
Construction and Building Inspectors 1,030 1,110 8.3% 17 38 $55,266 8

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Fence Erectors 710 770 8.6% 12 22 $33,197 10
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 700 840 19.1% 27 45 $31,949 10
Highway Maintenance Workers 2,870 2,920 1.5% 9 47 $40,726 10
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 58,360 60,860 4.2% 499 1,749
Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4,430 4,650 4.8% 42 143 $59,093 8
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 2,530 2,560 0.9% 5 32 $39,582 7
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 1,520 1,520 -0.1% 0 27 $44,096 9
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 1,180 1,200 1.4% 3 27 $38,709 7
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 690 710 3.8% 5 17 $39,770 7
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 970 1,020 5.2% 10 32 $46,197 7
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,960 3,090 4.7% 28 84 $39,312 9
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 10,340 10,850 4.9% 101 370 $38,085 7
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 2,560 2,640 3.3% 17 80 $40,851 7
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 660 660 1.2% 2 15 $44,179 7
Tire Repairers and Changers 500 520 3.6% 4 29 $20,530 11
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 540 560 3.7% 4 17 $50,461 10
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 4,420 4,890 10.5% 93 144 $44,158 9
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1,320 1,330 0.4% 1 25 $43,701 9
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 11,020 11,420 3.7% 81 276 $36,462 10
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1,170 1,170 -0.6% -1 27 $38,106 11
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 650 620 -4.6% -6 20 $55,682 9
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 1,560 1,710 9.6% 30 71 $36,670 9
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 700 830 18.4% 26 42 $29,536 10
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,210 1,280 5.6% 14 58 $26,541 11
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 1,460 1,550 6.0% 17 49 $36,962 10
Production Occupations 127,310 121,240 -4.7% 1,214 2,935
Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 9,720 9,670 -0.5% -10 186 $56,389 8
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 570 570 -0.5% -1 15 $41,579 9
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 1,110 930 -16.4% -36 25 $26,146 11
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 4,060 3,360 -17.2% -140 92 $26,894 11
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 2,530 2,270 -10.2% -52 57 $26,915 11
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 870 750 -13.7% -24 24 $24,482 11
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,580 1,560 -0.8% -3 35 ** 10
Team Assemblers 11,380 10,630 -6.6% -151 291 $27,310 10
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 3,260 2,990 -8.4% -55 83 $23,920 10
Bakers 3,180 3,370 5.9% 38 113 $25,459 9
Butchers and Meat Cutters 950 920 -3.2% -6 22 $41,621 9
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 2,330 2,200 -5.9% -27 33 $36,462 10
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,330 1,250 -5.8% -15 45 $29,245 10
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 660 600 -8.6% -11 9 $30,285 10
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 840 740 -11.8% -20 18 $34,778 10
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,740 4,440 -6.2% -59 105 $29,869 10
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,380 1,260 -8.1% -22 35 $28,870 10
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,110 1,930 -8.9% -38 38 ** 10

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,940 1,790 -7.4% -29 35 $34,674 10
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 590 540 -9.8% -12 9 $34,154 10
Machinists 8,850 8,400 -5.1% -90 197 $36,317 9
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,110 2,000 -5.1% -22 49 ** 10
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,240 1,150 -7.2% -18 34 $38,834 10
Tool and Die Makers 3,110 2,810 -9.4% -58 63 $46,696 9
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,630 2,590 -1.5% -8 72 $34,237 9
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 770 710 -7.9% -12 31 $29,141 10
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,080 1,010 -6.4% -14 23 $29,182 10
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 980 920 -6.2% -12 22 $32,698 10
Bindery Workers 1,100 920 -16.5% -36 29 $25,938 11
Job Printers 590 540 -9.0% -11 13 $37,502 9
Prepress Technicians and Workers 1,450 1,220 -16.0% -46 32 $34,944 9
Printing Machine Operators 2,860 2,640 -7.7% -44 63 $33,322 10
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 3,120 3,190 2.3% 14 102 $22,526 10
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 950 970 2.8% 5 19 $20,842 11
Sewing Machine Operators 1,060 890 -15.9% -34 12 $21,653 10
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 870 830 -4.9% -9 15 $27,914 9
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,770 1,800 1.8% 6 53 $33,696 9
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 860 900 5.3% 9 39 $42,182 9
Chemical Plant and System Operators 600 660 9.5% 11 29 $41,558 9
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 750 820 8.4% 13 35 $44,429 10
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,140 1,100 -3.9% -9 29 $33,259 10
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 870 850 -1.7% -3 18 $31,075 10
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,000 960 -4.7% -9 26 $28,808 10
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 7,440 7,180 -3.5% -51 162 $33,280 10
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 3,820 4,050 6.0% 46 121 $25,002 11
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,160 1,150 -0.8% -2 31 $29,536 10
Painters, Transportation Equipment 630 670 6.3% 8 25 $40,539 10
Photographic Processing Machine Operators 1,450 1,470 1.6% 5 39 $22,922 11
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 830 780 -6.0% -10 17 $31,512 10
Helpers--Production Workers 2,820 2,670 -5.3% -30 83 $23,442 11
Production Workers, All Other 1,410 1,340 -5.2% -15 33 $27,789 10
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 95,170 97,300 2.2% 426 2,577
Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 1,750 1,780 1.7% 6 44 $57,179 8
Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 2,350 2,390 2.0% 9 60 ** 8
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 1,850 1,960 6.0% 22 60 $31,366 10
Bus Drivers, School 6,910 7,280 5.3% 73 214 $26,229 11
Driver/Sales Workers 3,140 3,250 3.6% 23 70 $26,062 11
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 13,230 13,860 4.8% 126 323 $38,646 10
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 12,970 13,610 5.0% 129 233 $29,266 11
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 3,750 4,110 9.6% 72 102 $27,726 11
Parking Lot Attendants 1,260 1,310 4.5% 11 52 $17,701 11
Service Station Attendants 1,440 1,440 0.1% 0 79 $19,157 11

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Transportation Inspectors 500 520 3.6% 4 15 $53,435 8
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 550 580 4.4% 5 21 ** 11
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 560 570 2.3% 3 18 $41,080 10
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 4,970 5,160 3.9% 39 127 $30,264 11
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 3,890 4,000 2.9% 22 172 $21,965 11
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 20,260 19,800 -2.3% -91 762 $26,208 11
* Only occupations with projected employment of 500 or more are shown.

** Non disclosable salaries
The 2002-2007 Occupational Employment Projections were produced by the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Minimum
Education or Training
Requirement
Occupations Sorted By Minimum Education or Training Requirement
2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
First Professional Degree
Lawyers 10,620 10,890 2.5% 54 177 $111,634 1
Pharmacists 2,680 2,940 9.5% 51 100 $80,392 1
Family and General Practitioners 2,040 2,180 7.0% 28 52 $155,085 1
Dentists 3,030 2,920 -3.7% -22 44 $131,810 1
Internists, General 1,640 1,760 7.3% 24 43 $123,635 1
Surgeons 1,200 1,290 7.6% 18 32 $175,219 1
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 1,530 1,590 3.9% 12 30 $145,434 1
Veterinarians 900 920 3.1% 6 26 $82,701 1
Optometrists 600 640 7.0% 8 25 $85,259 1
Anesthesiologists 920 990 7.6% 14 25 $165,651 1
Doctoral Degree
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 2,750 3,000 9.1% 50 106 $61,485 2
Master's Degree
Market Research Analysts 2,920 3,120 6.9% 40 116 $75,546 3
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 3,120 3,190 2.2% 14 78 $52,478 3
Physical Therapists 3,070 3,310 7.8% 48 71 $66,269 3
Librarians 2,460 2,500 1.5% 8 58 $53,726 3
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,440 1,540 7.3% 21 56 $62,192 3
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,190 1,270 6.7% 16 41 $36,358 3
Work Experience Plus Bachelor's Or Higher Degree
Sales Managers 4,400 4,880 11.0% 96 169 $114,899 4
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary Schoo 2,750 2,930 6.5% 36 96 $94,880 4
Chief Executives 3,040 3,260 7.2% 44 95 $177,778 4
Administrative Services Managers 3,210 3,370 4.8% 31 86 $79,310 4

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Engineering Managers 3,480 3,560 2.2% 15 78 $103,979 4
Marketing Managers 2,830 2,960 4.8% 27 74 $110,906 4
Human Resources Managers 2,770 2,930 5.6% 31 69 $93,725 4
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,740 1,840 5.6% 20 58 $98,072 4
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,650 1,670 1.3% 4 48 $55,979 4
Actuaries 880 900 2.7% 5 41 $99,091 4
Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineers 5,710 5,650 -1.2% -14 158 $66,934 5
Associate Degree
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 2,950 3,140 6.6% 39 88 $47,278 6
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,620 4,860 5.2% 48 76 $44,886 6
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 2,580 2,590 0.3% 1 51 $43,638 6
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,300 1,340 2.8% 7 41 $41,475 6
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,260 1,310 4.5% 11 40 $42,286 6
Chemical Technicians 1,090 1,160 6.1% 13 38 $42,661 6
Postsecondary Vocational Training

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Gaming Dealers 3,590 4,150 15.7% 113 264 ** 7
Medical Secretaries 5,510 5,660 2.7% 30 126 $31,824 7
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 2,560 2,640 3.3% 17 80 $40,851 7
Mechanical Drafters 2,150 2,100 -2.4% -10 59 $46,134 7
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,790 2,950 5.7% 32 59 $30,826 7
Legal Secretaries 3,030 3,040 0.4% 2 55 $38,147 7
Real Estate Sales Agents 2,350 2,390 2.0% 10 53 $67,829 7
Manicurists and Pedicurists 1,710 1,810 5.6% 19 50 $23,546 7
Travel Agents 1,870 1,690 -9.6% -36 40 $33,259 7
Barbers 1,370 1,370 0.2% 1 39 $26,125 7
Work Experience In A Related Occupation
Chefs and Head Cooks 3,090 3,320 7.4% 46 159 $39,478 8
Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4,430 4,650 4.8% 42 143 $59,093 8
Food Service Managers 3,690 3,900 5.8% 43 98 $49,546 8
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 3,800 3,840 1.0% 8 96 $54,184 8
Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 2,730 2,860 4.9% 27 88 $39,520 8
Cost Estimators 2,540 2,640 3.9% 20 72 $60,632 8
Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 2,570 2,610 1.7% 9 71 $43,514 8
Long-Term On-The-Job Training
Carpenters 11,680 12,330 5.6% 130 301 $42,994 9
Electricians 8,260 8,800 6.5% 107 260 $46,675 9
Machinists 8,850 8,400 -5.1% -90 197 $36,317 9
Fire Fighters 3,770 4,030 6.8% 51 151 $48,069 9
Bakers 3,180 3,370 5.9% 38 113 $25,459 9
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5,520 5,730 3.7% 40 100 $50,274 9
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,960 3,090 4.7% 28 84 $39,312 9
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,630 2,590 -1.5% -8 72 $34,237 9

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,300 2,410 4.5% 21 70 ** 9
Tool and Die Makers 3,110 2,810 -9.4% -58 63 $46,696 9
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training
Team Assemblers 11,380 10,630 -6.6% -151 291 $27,310 10
Short-Term On-The-Job Training
Cashiers 47,220 49,550 4.9% 465 3,520 $18,866 11


Annual
Net
Change
Occupations Sorted by Annual Net Change
2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Cashiers 47,220 49,550 4.9% 465 3,520 $18,866 11
Carpenters 11,680 12,330 5.6% 130 301 $42,994 9
Gaming Dealers 3,590 4,150 15.7% 113 264 ** 7
Electricians 8,260 8,800 6.5% 107 260 $46,675 9

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Sales Managers 4,400 4,880 11.0% 96 169 $114,899 4
Security Guards 11,860 12,320 3.9% 92 367 $22,963 11
Bill and Account Collectors 4,340 4,690 7.9% 69 146 $33,218 11
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,860 3,160 10.5% 60 120 $54,323 5
Lawyers 10,620 10,890 2.5% 54 177 $111,634 1


Percent
Change
Occupations Sorted by Percent Change
2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 700 840 19.1% 27 45 $31,949 10
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 700 830 18.4% 26 42 $29,536 10
Physician Assistants 800 940 17.3% 28 39 $73,091 5
Environmental Engineers 780 910 17.2% 27 39 $67,995 5
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 1,410 1,630 16.2% 46 136 ** 11
Gaming Dealers 3,590 4,150 15.7% 113 264 ** 7
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 670 770 14.9% 20 36 ** 10
Physical Therapist Aides 600 690 14.7% 18 27 $25,522 11
Gaming Supervisors 660 750 13.5% 18 31 ** 8
Slot Key Persons 530 590 13.0% 14 24 ** 7
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 560 640 12.9% 14 28 $39,187 9
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 680 770 12.8% 17 32 $64,540 3
Physical Therapist Assistants 550 610 12.0% 13 22 $37,232 6

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 610 680 11.8% 14 25 $50,170 6
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 920 1,030 11.7% 22 41 $75,559 3
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 1,100 1,230 11.7% 26 70 $21,736 11
Sales Managers 4,400 4,880 11.0% 96 169 $114,899 4
Interior Designers 1,070 1,180 10.8% 23 36 $53,893 5
Writers and Authors 1,410 1,570 10.8% 30 53 $57,866 5
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 650 720 10.8% 14 28 $64,865 3
Announcers 500 550 10.6% 11 23 $38,064 9
Chemists 1,890 2,090 10.6% 40 102 $63,731 5
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,330 1,470 10.5% 28 56 $53,765 5
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,860 3,160 10.5% 60 120 $54,323 5
Floral Designers 1,010 1,110 10.4% 21 33 $25,854 10
Graduate Teaching Assistants 1,110 1,220 10.0% 22 46 ** 5
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 500 550 10.0% 10 21 ** 3
Pharmacy Technicians 2,480 2,720 10.0% 49 78 $26,416 10
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 640 700 9.8% 13 22 $59,738 3
Gaming Cage Workers 550 600 9.8% 11 46 ** 11
Pharmacists 2,680 2,940 9.5% 51 100 $80,392 1
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,020 1,110 9.5% 19 36 $89,502 4
Chemical Plant and System Operators 600 660 9.5% 11 29 $41,558 9
Loan Officers 2,440 2,670 9.4% 46 81 $73,029 5
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 790 860 9.4% 15 32 $32,198 10
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 1,030 1,130 9.3% 19 39 $125,674 5
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 570 630 9.3% 11 21 $40,331 10
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,800 1,970 9.3% 33 71 $57,837 5


Total
Annual
Openings
Occupations Sorted by Total Annual Openings
2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Cashiers 47,220 49,550 4.9% 465 3,520 $18,866 11
Security Guards 11,860 12,320 3.9% 92 367 $22,963 11
Tellers 5,890 5,920 0.5% 6 341 $25,022 11
Carpenters 11,680 12,330 5.6% 130 301 $42,994 9

2002* 2007* PERCENT
EMPL. EMPL. CHANGE
Team Assemblers 11,380 10,630 -6.6% -151 291 $27,310 10
Dishwashers 5,490 5,630 2.4% 27 288 $18,658 11
Bartenders 6,240 6,410 2.6% 32 273 $18,554 11
Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,290 2,410 5.3% 24 270 $24,502 11
Gaming Dealers 3,590 4,150 15.7% 113 264 ** 7
Electricians 8,260 8,800 6.5% 107 260 $46,675 9
Counter and Rental Clerks 4,210 4,410 4.8% 40 236 $23,442 11
Cooks, Fast Food 4,870 4,940 1.5% 15 208 $19,053 11
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 3,330 3,570 7.2% 48 198 $17,805 11
Machinists 8,850 8,400 -5.1% -90 197 $36,317 9
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 9,490 9,160 -3.5% -66 188 $28,475 11
Lawyers 10,620 10,890 2.5% 54 177 $111,634 1
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 3,890 4,000 2.9% 22 172 $21,965 11
Sales Managers 4,400 4,880 11.0% 96 169 $114,899 4


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Connecticut’s Industries and Occupations

January 2005 i Connecticut Department of Labor

Connecticut Industry Forecast (Table).……………………………………………………………………………….…...7

Connecticut Occupational Forecast………………………...………………………………………………....…………..8

Occupations Sorted By Minimum Education Or Training Requirement…..……….…………………..……….….18

Occupations Sorted By Annual Net Change…………………………………………………………………………….22

Occupations Sorted By Percent Change………………………………………………………………………………...24

Occupations Sorted By Total Annual Openings………...…………………….…………………………..…………...26

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Government employment, on the whole, will add nearly 1,500

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